Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
merely	12	12
merengue	15	15
merengues	16	16
merer	8	8
meres	8	8
merest	9	9
meretricious	19	19
meretriciously	24	24
merganser	15	15
mergansers	16	16
merge	10	10
merged	12	12
mergee	11	11
mergees	12	12
mergence	17	17
mergences	18	18
merger	11	11
mergers	12	12
merges	11	11
merging	15	15
mergings	16	16
merguez	22	22
meridian	13	13
meridians	14	14
meridional	16	16